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Destination STEM provides support, advice, and opportunities to help you explore pathways into careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, develop your skills, and connect you with employers.

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Explore NHS Careers

With over 350 job roles within the NHS it can be hard to know where to start your future NHS career. Our selection of 2-minute videos help you understand what different NHS careers look like.

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Last chance for FREE student Online Mentoring this year

Our third and final round of online mentoring applications has landed! Secondary students - this is your last chance to access one-to-one guidance, build confidence, and explore life after school this year — apply today!

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Green Careers

Green Careers - Take a look at our brilliant resources that build awareness of the opportunities available, reinforce skill development, and highlight career paths and qualifications needed!

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Stellar Horizons Virtual Careers Fair

Aimed at 13–19-year-olds, our large, interactive, virtual reality careers fair will allow young people from across the UK to find out more about the exciting future careers available to them in the UK space sector.

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Careers

Explore STEM career pathways, careers advice and how to build your skills to make you ready for the job market.

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Subjects

Discover more about STEM. Subject spotlights will give you a taste of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics can take you delivered in partnerships with our partners.

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Life after school

Learn about your options for life after school, including apprenticeships, university and career options.

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Student support

Find everything you need to support with training, skills, resources, advice and more all in one place.

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"Destination STEM is for 13-19-year-olds curious to explore exceptional opportunities, boost skills, and hear from industry experts"

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Research Placements & Experiences

Our placements give you the chance to gain real-life workplace experience in the STEM sector while you develop your research skills and industry knowledge.

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Online Mentoring

Not sure what to do after Year 13? Talk to one of our free STEM Mentors to help you explore future career options.

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What are teeth made up of and how does this affect our smile?

There is a lot of research on how smiling boosts your confidence, and makes you feel happy, confident and in control. Learn more about the science behind teeth.

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Why study chemistry?

Find out why you should study chemistry - it's more than just mixing chemicals in a lab!

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Save the world – the best way you know how

Independent Filmmaker Andy Clark tells us how he wound up making films to change the world, and shares his advice on using your natural talents to follow your dreams.

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